LBM

Consistently top notch. It's definitely in my top 5 NEO venues across all categories. The food, and for me the soups especially, are just... they're among the best I've ever had. And the cocktails? NY would kill for this place. The atmosphere is like your local neighborhood Viking bar. And everyone is extremely friendly, in spite of the fact I'm not the typical patron here... :-)This is a true Cleveland gem... I'd invite my coastal friends for a visit but I'm not sure I'd want them messing up the scene and getting things crowded.

Amazing craft cocktails and although the food menu is small, everything on it is fantastic. Get the bone marrow!

LBM was one of our first stops in Cleveland and it really set the bar high for cocktails in the city. We met up with some local friends and enjoyed looking around the bar as it's decorated with some interesting items - it's giving death metal demonic vibes, which was unique and different. Probably not for everyone but I liked it. The lighting above the bar was very cool.We arrived during happy hour and enjoyed a $10 cocktail. Happy hour runs 4-7pm on weekdays and also includes some cheaper food items. I loved the Hellhound cocktail and you can't beat a $10 drink. The space isn't huge so we had a bit of a wait for a table, but they have a bar rail that you can order from while you wait. All the employees were super friendly and very helpful with recommendations. We also had the margherita fries for a delicious snack.What a great little neighborhood bar! If I lived nearby I feel like I would want to go here all the time.

I stopped by LBM recently while visiting the area and I was glad I did. It was a really solid cocktail bar blasting death metal. The guys working were quite friendly and they made an incredible cocktail. The cocktails on the menu there seemed to be original and not like anything I had seen elsewhere. I rolled with a Doomin Sun and I was happy with my selection. It was uniquely flavorful. Solid spot that I will absolutely revisit next time I am in the area.

Several local bartenders had recommended this place to us as one of the top cocktail bars in Cleveland, and we finally got around to trying it. I'll admit, I'm not a fan of heavy metal, so I was a little worried about the vibe. But, at least when we came, early on a Saturday afternoon, it was very chill -- more classic rock than metal, and not crowded at all.We tried three drinks:1) Gunslinger 2.0: This one really sells out on the ginger, which works awesome if you like ginger (and we do!). Very bright, zippy, and refreshing.2) Golden Daze: Light, tropical, not too tart. Maybe just a touch sweeter than it needs to be?3) Crushed by a Dwarf: Comes in a super fun tiki mug with a color-changing light in it! Not going to lie, I love the gimmick. Maybe my favorite drink of the three! A little smoky from the mezcal, some cool spice flavors, very complex.For food, we shared the burger, which was divisive. I was totally on board--goat cheese, arugula, and a perfect (giant) patty. I'm there for it all the way. For my fiancé, it was a little too creative. His biggest complaint was the house ketchup: it's interesting and tasty, but sometimes you just want normal ketchup with your burger and fries. One thing we totally agreed on was that the fries themselves were INCREDIBLE.He would have called it four stars, but luckily for LBM, I'm the one writing!

If you love a craft cocktail this is the place for you!! They have different specials and I tried about three of them. I really enjoyed the grounds for divorce coffee drink that will be discontinuing shortly. So If you are reading this.....it maybe too late.The first time I went I sat at the bar and I believe my bartender's name started with a B. He was great! All his recommendations were spot on.The second time I went ( yes this was in a 3 day time span.....dont judge me) my server was Jason. Jason was amazing. He was super knowledgeable about the menu, drinks and background on the establishment. The food menu is a bit small but perfect at the same time. The BURGER is top tier and I really enjoy the pikora with the jalapeno dipping sauce (YUM!). The only negative thing I can say, and this definitely subjective, is the music. I am not into heavy metal at all and would prefer not to hear it while I am eating. However, the food and drink will keep me coming back.Tip: They do have an outdoor dining option but make sure to wear your bug spray. Closed on SundayAlso, try to guess what LBM stands for? aa fun game to play with your server.

This place has been one of the best in the city since it opened. Great food (and rotating menus and styles), some of the best cocktails in the city and really cool staff. I recommend The Gunslinger and any poutine they have at the time.

The bone marrow was huge and so delicious with the sweet tart balsamic pate!The mixed greens were a great balancing touch with the toast points too. The shrimp was also delicious and lightly fried with plenty of accompaniment.

i really enjoy and appreciate the decor and heavy music. great location in birdtown. the menu seems to change regularly. it currently seems a little larger than last time. more employees than customers, talking and having a good time with nothing else to do. but they can't box up your leftovers for you. service consistently poor here. it's almost like a tough guy club and you don't fit in. 3 bartenders. the female was excellent. drinks and food beautifully presented. excellent tom collins and kimchi fried rice.

Our recent experience at LBM was so unpleasant that it's impossible to stay silent. From the moment we walked in, it was clear that hospitality is not a priority here. There was no hostess at the front, yet multiple barstools were open. Thinking it was okay to seat ourselves, we approached the bar, only to be met with hostility from the bartender, who aggressively snapped, "You are NOT allowed to sit here". There were no signs or instructions indicating otherwise, but we obliged and returned to the host stand. When the hostess finally showed up, she didn't greet us or offer a smile--just a cold glare that could rival the warmth of a brick wall. Her only words, dripping with condescension, were, "You can't just go up to the bar and assume you can sit there." The audacity and lack of basic customer service were shocking. We left immediately as within 5 minutes of being there, the experience was just as dismissive and borderline aggressive. This wasn't the first time we've encountered rude staff at LBM, but this particular encounter was the cherry on top. It solidified our decision to never step foot in this establishment again. If you're looking for a welcoming environment or even basic respect, look elsewhere--LBM doesn't have it.